übernachtete

übernachtete is the past tense form of the German verb "übernachten." "Übernachten" translates to "to stay overnight" or "to spend the night." Therefore, "übernachtete" means "stayed overnight" or "spent the night."

This verb is commonly used in everyday German conversation and writing to describe the act of sleeping at a location other than one's permanent residence for a single night. For example, someone might say "Er übernachtete bei Freunden" which means "He stayed overnight at friends' (place)." It can refer to staying in a hotel, a friend's house, a campsite, or any other temporary lodging. The context of the sentence will typically clarify the specific location or circumstances of the overnight stay. The verb is regular in its conjugation, making it straightforward to use in various tenses and moods.